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Mother's Day weekend tradition: East Sacramento Garden Tour

Six stunning private gardens, boutique to be open for popular event

Six stunning gardens -- including this one -- and three school gardens are on this year's East Sacramento Garden Tour, held per tradition on Mother's Day weekend.

Six stunning gardens -- including this one -- and three school gardens are on this year's East Sacramento Garden Tour, held per tradition on Mother's Day weekend. Courtesy East Sacramento Garden Tour

Expect to see hundreds of people with smiling faces wandering the Fabulous Forties (and Terrific Thirties) this weekend – especially many mothers and daughters.

A Mother’s Day weekend tradition, the beloved 24th annual East Sacramento Garden Tour returns Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12. A fundraiser for David Lubin Elementary School’s student programs, this popular event draws hundreds of patrons to peek inside the private gardens of one of Sacramento’s most venerable neighborhoods.

This year, six stunning outdoor spaces plus three school gardens will be featured. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the private gardens each has a theme: Drought-tolerant, classic courtyard, urban farm, secret garden, outdoor oasis and vibrant sustainable.

In addition, the event’s boutique and cafe will be open again at Lubin School, featuring several local vendors and plenty of “made in Sacramento” gift ideas.

Advance tickets ($25) are available online; tickets on tour weekend ($30) are sold at Lubin School. Separate wine garden tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on tour weekend. Children age 12 and younger are admitted free to the tour.

Admission to the boutique and cafe is free. David Lubin School is located at 3535 M St., Sacramento.

Tickets and details: https://www.eastsacgardentour.com/.

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